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Originally Posted by GordonBlue
I think it is possible separate the destruction of the building from the issues of the religion, and maybe this thread is the best place to do so.
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The building exists because of religion.
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Originally Posted by transplant99
I think its very apparent that the structure in all its magnificence means a whole lot to ALL people of France (and beyond) and very little to do with the Catholic Church.
It was a symbol for them of things way beyond what you suggest here...and rightfully so. Its a huge piece of modern history that should be celebrated and preserved as long as it possibly can.
Think of what that building has survived between wars, weather and such?
Remarkable...and really glad at least some of it survived.
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Certainly.
It appears, based on Wikipedia, that the building is owned by the French state, so perhaps my comment regarding the wealth of the Catholic Church is inapplicable.